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Good News Translation
Revelation 21:22
I did not see a temple in the city, because its temple is the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb.
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Christian Standard Bible®
I did not see a temple in it, because the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.
I did not see a temple in it, because the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.
King James Version (1611)
And I saw no Temple therein: For the Lord God Almightie, and the Lambe, are the Temple of it.
And I saw no Temple therein: For the Lord God Almightie, and the Lambe, are the Temple of it.
King James Version
And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
New American Standard Bible
I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.
I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.
New Century Version
I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the city's temple.
I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the city's temple.
THE MESSAGE
Everything New I saw Heaven and earth new-created. Gone the first Heaven, gone the first earth, gone the sea. I saw Holy Jerusalem, new-created, descending resplendent out of Heaven, as ready for God as a bride for her husband. I heard a voice thunder from the Throne: "Look! Look! God has moved into the neighborhood, making his home with men and women! They're his people, he's their God. He'll wipe every tear from their eyes. Death is gone for good—tears gone, crying gone, pain gone—all the first order of things gone." The Enthroned continued, "Look! I'm making everything new. Write it all down—each word dependable and accurate." Then he said, "It's happened. I'm A to Z. I'm the Beginning, I'm the Conclusion. From Water-of-Life Well I give freely to the thirsty. Conquerors inherit all this. I'll be God to them, they'll be sons and daughters to me. But for the rest—the feckless and faithless, degenerates and murderers, sex peddlers and sorcerers, idolaters and all liars—for them it's Lake Fire and Brimstone. Second death!" One of the Seven Angels who had carried the bowls filled with the seven final disasters spoke to me: "Come here. I'll show you the Bride, the Wife of the Lamb." He took me away in the Spirit to an enormous, high mountain and showed me Holy Jerusalem descending out of Heaven from God, resplendent in the bright glory of God. The City shimmered like a precious gem, light-filled, pulsing light. She had a wall majestic and high with twelve gates. At each gate stood an Angel, and on the gates were inscribed the names of the Twelve Tribes of the sons of Israel: three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, three gates on the west. The wall was set on twelve foundations, the names of the Twelve Apostles of the Lamb inscribed on them. The Angel speaking with me had a gold measuring stick to measure the City, its gates, and its wall. The City was laid out in a perfect square. He measured the City with the measuring stick: twelve thousand stadia, its length, width, and height all equal. Using the standard measure, the Angel measured the thickness of its wall: 144 cubits. The wall was jasper, the color of Glory, and the City was pure gold, translucent as glass. The foundations of the City walls were garnished with every precious gem imaginable: the first foundation jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, the twelfth amethyst. The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate a single pearl. The main street of the City was pure gold, translucent as glass. But there was no sign of a Temple, for the Lord God—the Sovereign-Strong—and the Lamb are the Temple. The City doesn't need sun or moon for light. God's Glory is its light, the Lamb its lamp! The nations will walk in its light and earth's kings bring in their splendor. Its gates will never be shut by day, and there won't be any night. They'll bring the glory and honor of the nations into the City. Nothing dirty or defiled will get into the City, and no one who defiles or deceives. Only those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life will get in.
Everything New I saw Heaven and earth new-created. Gone the first Heaven, gone the first earth, gone the sea. I saw Holy Jerusalem, new-created, descending resplendent out of Heaven, as ready for God as a bride for her husband. I heard a voice thunder from the Throne: "Look! Look! God has moved into the neighborhood, making his home with men and women! They're his people, he's their God. He'll wipe every tear from their eyes. Death is gone for good—tears gone, crying gone, pain gone—all the first order of things gone." The Enthroned continued, "Look! I'm making everything new. Write it all down—each word dependable and accurate." Then he said, "It's happened. I'm A to Z. I'm the Beginning, I'm the Conclusion. From Water-of-Life Well I give freely to the thirsty. Conquerors inherit all this. I'll be God to them, they'll be sons and daughters to me. But for the rest—the feckless and faithless, degenerates and murderers, sex peddlers and sorcerers, idolaters and all liars—for them it's Lake Fire and Brimstone. Second death!" One of the Seven Angels who had carried the bowls filled with the seven final disasters spoke to me: "Come here. I'll show you the Bride, the Wife of the Lamb." He took me away in the Spirit to an enormous, high mountain and showed me Holy Jerusalem descending out of Heaven from God, resplendent in the bright glory of God. The City shimmered like a precious gem, light-filled, pulsing light. She had a wall majestic and high with twelve gates. At each gate stood an Angel, and on the gates were inscribed the names of the Twelve Tribes of the sons of Israel: three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, three gates on the west. The wall was set on twelve foundations, the names of the Twelve Apostles of the Lamb inscribed on them. The Angel speaking with me had a gold measuring stick to measure the City, its gates, and its wall. The City was laid out in a perfect square. He measured the City with the measuring stick: twelve thousand stadia, its length, width, and height all equal. Using the standard measure, the Angel measured the thickness of its wall: 144 cubits. The wall was jasper, the color of Glory, and the City was pure gold, translucent as glass. The foundations of the City walls were garnished with every precious gem imaginable: the first foundation jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, the twelfth amethyst. The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate a single pearl. The main street of the City was pure gold, translucent as glass. But there was no sign of a Temple, for the Lord God—the Sovereign-Strong—and the Lamb are the Temple. The City doesn't need sun or moon for light. God's Glory is its light, the Lamb its lamp! The nations will walk in its light and earth's kings bring in their splendor. Its gates will never be shut by day, and there won't be any night. They'll bring the glory and honor of the nations into the City. Nothing dirty or defiled will get into the City, and no one who defiles or deceives. Only those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life will get in.
English Standard Version
And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb.
And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.
I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.
Berean Standard Bible
But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.
But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.
Contemporary English Version
I did not see a temple there. The Lord God All-Powerful and the Lamb were its temple.
I did not see a temple there. The Lord God All-Powerful and the Lamb were its temple.
Complete Jewish Bible
I saw no Temple in the city, for Adonai , God of heaven's armies, is its Temple, as is the Lamb.
I saw no Temple in the city, for Adonai , God of heaven's armies, is its Temple, as is the Lamb.
Darby Translation
And I saw no temple in it; for the Lord God Almighty is its temple, and the Lamb.
And I saw no temple in it; for the Lord God Almighty is its temple, and the Lamb.
Easy-to-Read Version
I did not see a temple in the city. The Lord God All-Powerful and the Lamb were the city's temple.
I did not see a temple in the city. The Lord God All-Powerful and the Lamb were the city's temple.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And I sawe no Temple therein: for the Lorde God almightie and the Lambe are the Temple of it.
And I sawe no Temple therein: for the Lorde God almightie and the Lambe are the Temple of it.
George Lamsa Translation
But I saw no temple therein: for the LORD Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
But I saw no temple therein: for the LORD Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
Lexham English Bible
And I did not see a temple in it, for the Lord God All-Powerful is its temple, and the Lamb.
And I did not see a temple in it, for the Lord God All-Powerful is its temple, and the Lamb.
Literal Translation
And I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty is its temple, even the Lamb.
And I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty is its temple, even the Lamb.
Amplified Bible
I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty [the Omnipotent, the Ruler of all] and the Lamb are its temple.
I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty [the Omnipotent, the Ruler of all] and the Lamb are its temple.
American Standard Version
And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God the Almighty, and the Lamb, are the temple thereof.
And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God the Almighty, and the Lamb, are the temple thereof.
Bible in Basic English
And I saw no Temple there; because the Lord God, the Ruler of all, and the Lamb are its Temple.
And I saw no Temple there; because the Lord God, the Ruler of all, and the Lamb are its Temple.
Hebrew Names Version
I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God, Shaddai, and the Lamb, are its temple.
I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God, Shaddai, and the Lamb, are its temple.
International Standard Version
I saw no temple in it, because the Lord God Almighty and the lamb are its temple.John 4:23;">[xr]
I saw no temple in it, because the Lord God Almighty and the lamb are its temple.John 4:23;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
And a temple I saw not in it; for the Lord, the Omnipotent, is the temple thereof and the Lamb.
And a temple I saw not in it; for the Lord, the Omnipotent, is the temple thereof and the Lamb.
Murdock Translation
And I saw no temple in it; for the Lord Almighty is its temple, and the Lamb.
And I saw no temple in it; for the Lord Almighty is its temple, and the Lamb.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And I sawe no temple therin: For the Lorde God almightie and the Lambe, are the temple of it.
And I sawe no temple therin: For the Lorde God almightie and the Lambe, are the temple of it.
English Revised Version
And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God the Almighty, and the Lamb, are the temple thereof.
And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God the Almighty, and the Lamb, are the temple thereof.
World English Bible
I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God, the Almighty, and the Lamb, are its temple.
I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God, the Almighty, and the Lamb, are its temple.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And I saw no temple therein; for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
And I saw no temple therein; for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
Weymouth's New Testament
I saw no sanctuary in the city, for the Lord God, the Ruler of all, is its Sanctuary, and so is the Lamb.
I saw no sanctuary in the city, for the Lord God, the Ruler of all, is its Sanctuary, and so is the Lamb.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Y say no temple in it, for the Lord God almyyti and the lomb, is temple of it.
And Y say no temple in it, for the Lord God almyyti and the lomb, is temple of it.
Update Bible Version
And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God the Almighty, and the Lamb, are the temple thereof.
And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God the Almighty, and the Lamb, are the temple thereof.
Webster's Bible Translation
And I saw no temple in it: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
And I saw no temple in it: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
New English Translation
Now I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God—the All-Powerful—and the Lamb are its temple.
Now I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God—the All-Powerful—and the Lamb are its temple.
New King James Version
But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.
But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.
New Living Translation
I saw no temple in the city, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.
I saw no temple in the city, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.
New Life Bible
I did not see a house of God in the city. The All-powerful Lord God and the Lamb are the house of God in this city.
I did not see a house of God in the city. The All-powerful Lord God and the Lamb are the house of God in this city.
New Revised Standard
I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb.
I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, sanctuary, saw I none therein; for, the Lord, God, the Almighty, is the sanctuary thereof, and the Lamb.
And, sanctuary, saw I none therein; for, the Lord, God, the Almighty, is the sanctuary thereof, and the Lamb.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I saw no temple therein. For the Lord God Almighty is the temple thereof, and the Lamb.
And I saw no temple therein. For the Lord God Almighty is the temple thereof, and the Lamb.
Revised Standard Version
And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb.
And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And there was no temple therin. For the lord god allmyghty and the lambe are the temple of it
And there was no temple therin. For the lord god allmyghty and the lambe are the temple of it
Young's Literal Translation
And a sanctuary I did not see in it, for the Lord God, the Almighty, is its sanctuary, and the Lamb,
And a sanctuary I did not see in it, for the Lord God, the Almighty, is its sanctuary, and the Lamb,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And I sawe no temple therin. For the LORDE God allmighty and the lambe is the temple of it,
And I sawe no temple therin. For the LORDE God allmighty and the lambe is the temple of it,
Mace New Testament (1729)
I did not see any temple there: for the Lord God almighty, and the lamb are its temple.
I did not see any temple there: for the Lord God almighty, and the lamb are its temple.
Simplified Cowboy Version
There was no temple because God and the Lamb are the temple.
There was no temple because God and the Lamb are the temple.
Contextual Overview
9 One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came to me and said, "Come, and I will show you the Bride, the wife of the Lamb." 10 The Spirit took control of me, and the angel carried me to the top of a very high mountain. He showed me Jerusalem, the Holy City, coming down out of heaven from God 11 and shining with the glory of God. The city shone like a precious stone, like a jasper, clear as crystal. 12 It had a great, high wall with twelve gates and with twelve angels in charge of the gates. On the gates were written the names of the twelve tribes of the people of Israel. 13 There were three gates on each side: three on the east, three on the south, three on the north, and three on the west. 14 The city's wall was built on twelve foundation stones, on which were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. 15 The angel who spoke to me had a gold measuring stick to measure the city, its gates, and its wall. 16 The city was perfectly square, as wide as it was long. The angel measured the city with his measuring stick: it was fifteen hundred miles long and was as wide and as high as it was long. 17 The angel also measured the wall, and it was 216 feet high, according to the standard unit of measure which he was using. 18 The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself was made of pure gold, as clear as glass.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
I saw: Revelation 21:4, Revelation 21:5, 1 Kings 8:27, 2 Chronicles 2:6, 2 Chronicles 6:18, Isaiah 66:1, John 4:23
the Lord: Revelation 1:8, Revelation 4:8, Revelation 11:17, Revelation 15:3, Revelation 16:7, Revelation 16:14, Revelation 19:15
the Lamb: John 2:19-21, John 10:30, Colossians 1:19, Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 9:1-12
Reciprocal: Genesis 28:3 - God Exodus 29:43 - sanctified Ruth 1:20 - the Almighty Psalms 73:25 - Whom Psalms 84:1 - How Isaiah 64:4 - have not Ezekiel 37:27 - tabernacle Ezekiel 48:8 - the sanctuary Matthew 13:43 - shall John 1:29 - Behold John 5:18 - God was John 13:32 - shall John 14:3 - I will John 14:23 - make John 17:24 - may 1 Corinthians 13:10 - General 2 Corinthians 6:18 - the Lord Ephesians 3:19 - that ye 1 Thessalonians 4:17 - and so Revelation 19:6 - for Revelation 21:11 - the glory Revelation 22:3 - but Revelation 22:5 - no night Revelation 22:19 - and out
Cross-References
Genesis 20:2
he said that his wife Sarah was his sister. So King Abimelech of Gerar had Sarah brought to him.
he said that his wife Sarah was his sister. So King Abimelech of Gerar had Sarah brought to him.
Genesis 20:17
Because of what had happened to Sarah, Abraham's wife, the Lord had made it impossible for any woman in Abimelech's palace to have children. So Abraham prayed for Abimelech, and God healed him. He also healed his wife and his slave women, so that they could have children.
Because of what had happened to Sarah, Abraham's wife, the Lord had made it impossible for any woman in Abimelech's palace to have children. So Abraham prayed for Abimelech, and God healed him. He also healed his wife and his slave women, so that they could have children.
Genesis 21:2
and she became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham when he was old. The boy was born at the time God had said he would be born.
and she became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham when he was old. The boy was born at the time God had said he would be born.
Genesis 21:3
Abraham named him Isaac,
Abraham named him Isaac,
Genesis 26:26
Abimelech came from Gerar with Ahuzzath his adviser and Phicol the commander of his army to see Isaac.
Abimelech came from Gerar with Ahuzzath his adviser and Phicol the commander of his army to see Isaac.
Genesis 26:28
They answered, "Now we know that the Lord is with you, and we think that there should be a solemn agreement between us. We want you to promise
They answered, "Now we know that the Lord is with you, and we think that there should be a solemn agreement between us. We want you to promise
Genesis 28:15
Remember, I will be with you and protect you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done all that I have promised you."
Remember, I will be with you and protect you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done all that I have promised you."
Genesis 30:27
Laban said to him, "Let me say this: I have learned by divination that the Lord has blessed me because of you.
Laban said to him, "Let me say this: I have learned by divination that the Lord has blessed me because of you.
Joshua 3:7
The Lord said to Joshua, "What I do today will make all the people of Israel begin to honor you as a great man, and they will realize that I am with you as I was with Moses.
The Lord said to Joshua, "What I do today will make all the people of Israel begin to honor you as a great man, and they will realize that I am with you as I was with Moses.
2 Chronicles 1:1
Solomon, the son of King David, took firm control of the kingdom of Israel, and the Lord his God blessed him and made him very powerful.
Solomon, the son of King David, took firm control of the kingdom of Israel, and the Lord his God blessed him and made him very powerful.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And I saw no temple therein,.... No material temple, as was in the old Jerusalem, or such as is described in Ezekiel's vision; nor any place of public worship, as under the Gospel dispensation; for in this state there will be no such external form of worship as now, such as preaching the word and administering ordinances. The Jews expect a third temple, but in vain.
For the Lord God Almighty, and the Lamb, are the temple of it; God will be immediately present with his people, whose face they shall see, and whom they will serve in the most pure and spiritual manner; and Christ in his human nature, in the temple of his body, that tabernacle which God pitched, and not man, which is filled with the train of the divine perfections, and in which the fulness of the Godhead dwells bodily, will be the only medium of the divine Presence, and of the communications of glory to men, and of the saints' praise to God, which will be the service they will be employed in; and the Lamb being joined with the Lord God Almighty, shows his deity and his equality with his Father.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
And I saw no temple therein - No structure reared expressly for the worship of God; no particular place where he was adored. It was all temple - nothing but a temple. It was not like Jerusalem, where there was but one house reared expressly for divine worship, and to which the inhabitants repaired to praise God; it was all one great temple reared in honor of his name, and where worship ascended from every part of it. With this explanation, this passage harmonizes with what is said in Revelation 2:12; Revelation 7:15.
For the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it - They are present in all parts of it in their glory; they fill it with light; and the splendor of their presence may be said to be the temple. The idea here is, that it would be a holy world - all holy. No particular portion would be set apart for purposes of public worship, but in all places God would be adored, and every portion of it devoted to the purposes of religion.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Revelation 21:22. I saw no temple — There was no need of a temple where God and the Lamb were manifestly present.
